The Dead Sea

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42ConclusionMachu PicchuMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, ChengdeArchaeological Monuments Zone of XochicalcoThere is many reasons it needs to be protected.It is disappearing!We hope this can convince you to put the Dead Sea on the UNESCO list.By: Ryan Khoury, Stephanie Zustovich, Megan FoleyDead Sea InformationBibliographyThe Dead SeaDead Sea Background InformationInteresting FactsHistorical Significance Scientific SignificanceShows examples of geological evolutionCultural SignificanceUnique to the WorldAesthetic The unique salt in the Dead Sea treats hives, acne, dry skin, dandruff, stress, muscle aches, and more.The Dead Sea is 3 million years old. Egyptians used mud from the Dead Sea in their mummification of the deceased.Cleopatra loved the Dead Sea so much, she ordered that cosmetic factories and resorts be built along its shores.In the Bible, it is said that the Dead Sea will one day come alive and fill with marine life.people can actually float effortlessly on the surface of the dead sea. Interesting facts.CharacteristicsBasic InformationGeology HistoryAbout the ScrollsClimateWhy it should be Protected?Historical SignificanceScientific SignificanceExamples of Geological EvolutionCultural SignificanceUnique to the WorldNatural Beauty"20 Dead Sea Facts." 20 Dead Sea Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb. 2014. <http://www.sfbsc.com/20-dead-sea-facts>.

Comparable SitesPurposeIn this presentation you will learn about the Dead Sea and why it deserves to be protected by UNESCO.LocationThe Dead sea is located in Jordan, Israel ClimateGeologyDead Sea ScrollsMachu PiccuMountain Resort and its outlying temples, ChengdeArchaeological Monuments zone of XochicalcoLocationIts located along the Rift Valley where the earth's crust is being streched thin.